Howdy, Witch o' mine! Here are a few links that may help you better stalk me. Everything is completely updated, though I may continue to add to them throughout the round, as I send my wishlists to my parents for gift ideas too. But PLEASE do not feel obligated to purchase anything from any of these lists; I only hope they might give you a glimpse into my eclectic tastes.

 

I'll keep a log of all my in-thread answers here too in case you don't have time to read dozens of pages each day. Thank you for being my Witch; I hope I get the opportunity to thank you properly at the end of the round!

 

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Q and A:

 

Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things?

Yes! I love chocolate, marshmallow, and graham in any combination you could imagine.

 

Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example)?

Yes, anything like that would get a great deal of use, especially spice mixes and any kind of baking mix. I'm in the kitchen all the time.

 

What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom.

Every experience I've had on the forum has exceeded my expectations a million times over; I'm just proud to be part of such a generous group of wonderful people.

 

Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear?

I love them, the seasonal ones especially!!! I'm generally a small or medium in juniors'/women's pj pants.

 

What kind of chocolate do you like?

All kinds, but milk chocolate especially, though I do like dark chocolate in small quantities (or with sea salt and caramel, yum!). No nuts, though, please. Hazelnuts are good, though.

 

I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places?

I don't have any of those nearby, and to be honest, it's been so long since I've been to a WF or TJ's that I wouldn't even know what's worth getting. But if you have any favorites from these stores, Witch, I would love to try them!

 

Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you?

As long as they don't have bites taken out of them, sure! It's still in the low 90s here, though, so anything that might melt will. Packaged chocolates and candies can be popped into the fridge, but anything that can't is best avoided.

 

I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible!

I also avoid Walmart, but at a Target-like store I'd get a Cadbury Milk bar, a Diet Coke, Freeman Avocado and Oatmeal clay mask, some Swedish fish (red ones only), a candle (the little soy ones at Target now are fantastic!), and orange or purple string lights (we decorate the interior and exterior of our house with them each Halloween).

 

What kind of cuisines do you like? And, what are your favorite restaurants?

I try to avoid chain restaurants as much as possible, but I like all sorts of cuisine: Chinese, Lebanese, Thai, Japanese/sushi, Ethiopian, Mexican, Korean, greasy dive American, Italian, organic/vegetarian places, Greek... need I go on?

 

I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here?

I used to buy these maple leaf-shaped cookies with maple-flavored filling that were TO DIE FOR when I lived across the border. I'd LOVE more if my Witch is local.

 

Do you have an eReader and if so which one?

Nope, tangible books for me, please!

 

What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up?

OMG, YES! And FYI - TeeMagnet compiles the daily shirts of several sites, so that's worth looking at too. Hmm... let's see... I'm trying to think of franchises I've seen through TeeFury recently: Breaking Bad, Battlestar Galactica, Back to the Future, Dr. Horrible, Calvin and Hobbes, Mass Effect, Walking Dead, Arrested Development, and Buffy are the big ones, but I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting at the moment. I'm a women's small in their shirts.

 

Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn?

Yes to both! I love vanilla-based and foodie scents (like buttercream and cupcakes) and autumn scents as well - apples, woods, leaves, spices, and the like. Yankee's Autumn Wreath and Soft Blanket, Woodwick's Applewood, Bakery Cupcake, and Harvest Blessings are some of my favorites, but I never turn down a good candle or tart, regardless of brand. I just bought candles from Target (no brand name IIRC) in Autumn Harvest, Exotic Woods, and Silver Birch; those are beautiful too. In short - candles and wax tarts = win.

 

Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter?

Oh, that would be perfect! I'm slowly making the transition to paperless in the kitchen, so this would be right up my alley and greatly appreciated!

 

Marzipan?

Not a fan, sorry.

 

Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail?

I love craft beer, but I'm afraid I can no longer handle hard liquor. My college days beat that right out of me. I really don't know whether it's legal or not to ship alcohol to Florida, but it's not worth the trouble IMO.

 

If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that?

Yes to all the Aussie things!!! I LOVE TimTams and Koalas, and I remember this chicken-flavored snack that I ate a lot when I was visiting back in 2001, but I can't recall what they were, exactly. Not chips, maybe more like crunchy stick-like things? But anyway, anything Australian or insert your nationality here!) would be fantastic.

 

If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)?

It's never cold enough to receive hats and gloves, but I would cherish some homemade socks or arm/leg warmers! I am a sewer myself, so if you have any patterns (current or vintage) that are gathering dust, send 'em my way!

 

Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out?

The kitties would appreciate treats or toys, but please don't go out of your way! My husband is one of those people that buys whatever he wants and has expensive hobbies, but he always eats any food that comes through the mail.

 

Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice.

That would be pretty fantastic.

 

I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them?

Yes, please!

 

Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern?

I wish I knew more about art history than I do; I like art nouveau, art deco, impressionism, romanticism... most other things too. Art speaks to me, I just don't know the language. I love Frida Kahlo and Bruegel's "Fall of Icarus," more specifically. I really like Lichtenstein and Edward Gorey too. If you're an art buff, Witch, I'd love to see what some of your favorites are!

 

If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images?

I can't tell you how great something like this would be! Anything referencing my favorites movies, tv shows, books, BPAL, or even something Halloween-related would be fantastic.

 

Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs?

Ouija, The Apothecary, Carnal, and Snake Oil - I still don't have a bottle of SO for aging! Mouse Circus and Norman are on the short list too, but since those are special issue I should probably leave them off.

 

Nail Polishes?

Oh yes! Brights, metallics, glitters - you name it! I'm also looking for a black glittery/holographic solid base color. Any suggestions would be awesome if you're a connoisseur, Witch!

 

Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials?

I can always use more craft stuff! I do cross stitch and I'm an intermediate seamstress, so Aida fabric (size 14 or 16), fabric, acrylic paint, picture frames (5x7 especially!), fabric, and sewing patterns would be most welcome! Seriously, Goodwill and the Salvation Army is a fantastic place to find cheap dress patterns from the 20s - 80s; I don't think I could ever have too many of those!

I'd LOVE to learn to crochet; I've always been afraid to since I'm left-handed and I'm terrible at understanding patterns (spatial reasoning: I don't has it). If you're a pro, Witch, and have some tips or tricks, I would be SO appreciative.

 

Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? --> http://www.adagio.com

Sure! I love their jasmine pearls and I like most herbal teas too. My favorite go-to tea is Stash Tea's Jasmine Blossom Green Tea because I can buy it through Amazon - quick and easy!

 

Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue?

I don't; knitting and crochet are not my forte, though I'd love to learn to crochet. However, my southpawness and terrible sense of spatial relationships make it difficult to learn. Wah.

 

Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses?

Not me. I love regular Hershey Kisses, though!

 

I live near this very cool retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them?

Yay, retro stuff! What a great store! Let's see... these are all things that fit with my taste:

Ride 'Em Cowboy Towel set

Sew Retro

Kit Kat Clock

ASTRONAUT BARBIE KEYCHAIN (OMG, I LOVE THIS!)

Hot Rod Pin-Up Girl necklace

 

How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box?

I would love something like that!

 

Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name?

Absolutely. I spent a good portion of my evening reading their bios. I wish I could adopt all of them! Check with me on any other charities though; I'd like to read up on them first.

 

What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style?

Big kitchen is big. We have lots of space in the kitchen and it's my favorite room in the house. Our house is pretty new (built in 2006) so everything is very modern - stainless appliances, cherry finish on the cupboards, and the same taupe-ish color that's in the rest of the house.

 

Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays!

Learning to Fly - Pink Floyd

Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses

Gentle Execution - Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica Season 3 OST)

I Believe in You - Frank Sinatra

Super Freak - Rick James

You Don't Fool Me - Queen

Hip to be Square - Huey Lewis and the News

My Boyfriend's Back - The Angels

Creep - Stone Temple Pilots

I've Just Seen a Face - Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe OST)

 

What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike?

Like: pigs

Dislike: lotus clusters

 

Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? I grow what I need, for the most part.

To echo a few other people, freshly dried herbs would be most welcome! And lavender or rose to make sachets.

 

If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments?

Neat place! Nothing really jumps out at me though.

 

Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows*

I am not okay with strange delivery persons hugging be, but anything else would be fine! I work from home, so I'm usually at the house, but it'd be best to check with me through a ringleader or an ecard if you're planning something for a specific day.

 

What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade?

I'm fine with most things being used; socks, shoes, and undergarments are an exception - yuck! As I mentioned in my questionnaire, I don't care if books are falling apart at the seams.

 

Ninja vs Pirates?

 

I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there?

I've never tried ANYTHING from Lush, but I'd like to! I have no use for bath bombs or anything else that must be used in a tub, but if you have any favorites that you think I'd enjoy, send 'em along!

 

Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it?

Not really; I haven't purchased music in years. I just listen to internet radio.

 

Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire?

Alien! American Beauty! Two of my absolute favorites and I'm pretty sure I forgot to mention them. The Dark Knight, Clue, and Fear and Loathing, too. Take Me Home Tonight and Cabin in the Woods are recent favorites.

 

Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting?

Hmmm. I can't think of anything right now, so I must be pretty well stocked!

 

Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products?

I haven't used anything but their candles and hand soap in years.

 

Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be?

I've had my eye on a leather, leaf pile, white oak, and tonka blend, but I haven't ordered it yet (planning to, though). Also thinking about lavender, marshmallow, vanilla bean, and vanilla sugar. I

 

Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey?

Oh gosh, I really don't know. Nothing specific right now, I'm afraid.

 

Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round?

Nope - I'll be home!

 

Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ?

I am a HUGE Disney fan! I was Ursula for Halloween last year, and am currently making two Ariel costumes for this year (a mermaid tail and purple shells and her blue town dress). I would love something from Disney. Despite living in Florida, Disney is far enough away from us to be an enormous hassle to get to. I haven't been in years, and my husband never has, even though he's lived in Florida for more than 10 years. Isn't that terrible?

 

have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant?

No thank you; I had a lovely and very generous fairy for D*Con.

 

I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you?

I'm not familiar with the company, but anything like that would be great! I'm not a fan of pepper jelly, but anything else would be nice!

 

Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions?

Do we?!! We have a party every year and I decorate to the hilt! Lots of colored lights and garlands; light-up pumpkins and silly Halloween stuff - we don't really do scary. Zombies and the girl from The Ring terrify me to the core, so I like to keep it pretty light, but there isn't a corner of the house that doesn't get decorated. We dress up and make our own costumes, too, and spend all day of Devil's Night (the 30th) carving pumpkins and preparing goodies for our party. BTW (you know, in case you care, heh) - the best way I've found to carve intricate jack-o-lanterns is to use a seam ripper to transfer the pattern and use an X-acto knife to carve. Oh, and be sure to rub Vaseline over the carved areas when you're done so the design stays moist and intact as long as possible. We watch our favorite scary/seasonal movies every year too - Hocus Pocus; Halloween; The Lost Boys; The Shining; The Nightmare Before Christmas; It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown; Carrie; Christine; Creepshow; Something Wicked This Way Comes; all of the Simpsons' Treehouses of Horror; Beetlejuice, Corpse Bride, Scream; Psycho; Sleepy Hollow... you get the idea. I really like the Halloween episodes of Roseanne, even though I've never watched a regular episode of the show.

 

Dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this.

That thing is so neat! I really enjoy lighting my candles, and the cats stay far away from them, so I wouldn't really need it. Still, a fantastic idea!

 

Do you lust after some new socks/tights?

I can never have enough socks! I love the cheapies from Target; they don't last very long, but for a dollar, who cares? I used to love wearing tights, but I don't have much use for them anymore since it's always hot here. I like legwarmers too, but socks would never go unappreciated.

 

Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want?

I'm really into card games and board games, and I'm a Mass Effect fangirl too. We've been playing a lot of Munchkin and Cards Against Humanity lately, and I'd love one of the CAH expansion packs (available on Amazon). I also collect playing cards from Vegas casinos; if you have any lying around that aren't getting any use, I'd love them!

 

Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY?

I'm not foaming at the mouth for them, but if they were a freebie in an order I'd probably eat them. The tin is adorable!

 

Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground?

ALL YOUR COFFEE BELONG TO ME! Coffee is always appreciated in our house; I generally prefer the taste of whole bean, but I buy ground sometimes too because I've found that flavored coffees often aren't available in some of the more obscure flavors. I don't like fruit-flavored coffee, but hazelnut-, vanilla-, and chocolate-based flavors are good. I run the gamut on regular coffee too - I like lighter breakfast blends and super dark roasts too.

 

Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place?

The only Starbucks nearby is inside our local Target, and to be honest, I hate the way they brew their coffee. I buy their whole beans occasionally, but I'm always disappointed. So no, please no Starbucks coffee. If you do have a card you're not using though, I do love their mugs and biscotti, so it would not go wasted.

 

On the subject of pottery:

YES, PLEASE!!! We never have enough coffee mugs (and I love those oversized ones). Any colors you have on hand would be fine, but I'm partial to blues, yellows, purples, and black. I can't overemphasize how awesome it would be to receive a mug made by my Witch!

 

Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf?

I do! Honey is my bestest forum buddy and I trust her to answer anything you're able to throw at her.

If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc?

That's such a generous offer, but I'm not on LJ enough to warrant something like that.

 

Would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones?

No, thank you; I wouldn't even know what to do with them!

 

If you are into tarot, what is your favorite card?

I think tarot art is beautiful, but again, it's something I know nothing about.

 

Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above?

All of the above! I'm easy to please. I've already mentioned my preferences for coffee and tea, and any hot chocolate and apple cider is fine by me.

 

Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above?

I don't care much for gum or hard candy (though I love butterscotch candies), but I like soft candy, like soft caramel chews, Starburst, Twizzlers (not black licorice, just the cherry/strawberry/generic red!), and the like. Generally, though, I always go for chocolate, and Cadbury Dairy Milk is always my first choice. I like my share of salty snacks too.

 

Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.)

I use tea bags, but only because I have nothing to put loose tea in. I much prefer loose tea, but I have never bothered to get an infuser. Whenever I do buy loose tea, I just drink around it. I would love an infuser or whatnot to put my loose tea in, however, if you know of a good, reasonably priced one!